The Chevening community extends to all corners of the globe. Here is the latest news on what is going on in the Chevening network, and blogs from members of our community.
1,650 Chevening Scholars were formally welcomed to the UK at Chevening Orientation, our inspiring inaugural scholarship event held at ExCeL London on Saturday, 21 October. Orientation marks the start of their year studying at universities up and down the country and is one of only two times in the academic year that all scholars will be […]
In October, the British Ambassador to Libya, Peter Millett, hosted a reception in honour of Chevening Alumni from across Libya who studied in the UK between 2014 and 2016. It was the first diplomatic reception hosted by United Kingdom since re-establishing a diplomatic presence in Tripoli. The reception took place at Nweji Cultural House, which is located […]
November in the UK begins with an abundance of Bonfire Night fireworks to warm us all up (Sunday, November 5 2017). Wrap up warm, head to one of the many firework displays, and enjoy a show of spectacular colours. Christmas Markets will begin to open up in most cities throughout the UK (November to December) Check […]
Manchester is a vibrant city with lots of things to see and do. I would say that this northern city is definitely worth a visit (or two…) during your time in the UK. Below is a list of suggestions for what you might like to look out for, or do, during your visit. My top […]
Last month, over 40 people took part in the ‘Bring a Future Chevener Hike’ in the Khomas Mountain on Farm Godeis. Organised by the British High Commission Windhoek and the Chevening Alumni Association of Namibia, the hike served as both a mentoring and information-sharing opportunity. Each alumnus was invited to bring along an individual with the potential to become a Chevening Scholar so […]
Want to gain new skills and get to know your local area while helping others? Last year 144 Chevening Scholars volunteered over 3,000 hours of their spare time for good causes across the UK, and this year we want to do even more to make a difference. As part of our Community Outreach and Volunteering […]
Conferences, workshops, and even a football game—this is the current events schedule of the Chevening-Russia Alumni Association. After a period of slow activity, Russian Chevening Fellows have opened a new page in the Association’s history. Indeed a significant role, in that British Embassy Moscow has found an efficient balance of support, partnership, and freedom in their cooperation […]
In a year that has seen the force of nature wreak devastation in several parts of the world, including Bangladesh, the Caribbean, and Mexico, the big issue of this generation—climate change—was the topic of a Chevening Talk held by British Embassy Cairo. The event, which focussed on the greatest environmental challenges facing Egypt at the moment, […]
In the spirit of building understanding through sport, Cheveners from India and Pakistan worked together to arrange a cricket match in July. Inspired by their national teams playing each other in the ICC Champions Trophy, the scholars swapped their books for their bats to participate in a symbolic cricket match. Scholars from Pakistan and India, who were […]
Whether you’re just visiting for a few days or you’re going to call this city home for the next year, programme officer Sophie brings you seven things to look out for in Leeds. 1) Victorian architecture Once just a small market town but now the UK’s fourth most populous city, Leeds boomed into life during […]
